CELEBRATE CANADA!: National Aboriginal Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day

Celebrate Canada is an eleven-day celebration which takes place from June 21 to July 1.

“We are justly proud of the nation we have built together over the last 143 years. Since the earliest days of our nation’s history, Canada has been a land of promise. We have built a society that celebrates achievement and excellence while, at the same time, maintaining a strong respect for human rights. Our participation in Celebrate Canada activities brings us together, strengthens our communities and helps us to understand the significance of the citizenship we all share.”

June 21st kick starts the following 11 days of Celebrate Canada which includes National Aboriginal Day (June 21), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and concludes with Canada Day (July 1)!

Ontarians can participate in a variety of Aboriginal cultural events and learn about the rich heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis this upcoming June 21, 2011, on summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

Did you know the following facts about Ontario’s Aboriginal people?

Ontario has three groups of Aboriginal people: First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

More than one in five Aboriginal people in Canada live in Ontario – making Ontario home to the largest Aboriginal population in the country.

Ontario is home to almost 300,000 Aboriginal people.

June is also National Aboriginal History Month.

The Medicine Wheel represents traditional teachings and a way of living that is still a cornerstone of First Nations cultures in North America today. It is a circle divided into four coloured sections, red, yellow, white and a dark colour such as blue or black.

Every year, “the MNQ takes its task to heart, bringing Quebecers from every region and background together, with themes that appeal to all.”

Fête nationale du Québec

June 23 and 24, 2011

Event location: across Quebec.

Montréal (city of) (Qc), Canada

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Call 1 514 527-9891

Several invited guests will highlight Québec’s unique style of music and song on an outdoor stage. A great show to celebrate the province’s national day, admission is FREE for all the population. There will even be a bonfire at the end of the day!

At Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada this month’s major festival is Franco-Fête (June 24-26), the annual weekend celebration of all things francophone.

Bonne Fête: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day!

The Government of Canada, by Royal Proclamation, designated June 27 of each year as Canadian Multiculturalism Day.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect and to appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society.

Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day!

On July 1, 2011, join us in Ottawa–Gatineau to celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday! Canada’s Capital Region buzzes with activity, as Canadians from across the country flock to the Capital to show their national pride.

Come celebrate Canada Day in the Capital and:

greet Their Royal Highnesses, Prince William and Catherine, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! The royal couple will celebrate Canada Day on Parliament Hill during their first overseas trip as a married couple;

Canada’s Biggest Barbecue Event On Sparks Street (between Metcalfe and O’Connor) 10 am to 4 pm. The President’s Choice® team invites you to Canada’s Biggest Barbecue Event, as their summer convoy makes its final stop on Sparks Street to dish out great food and fun. Then, be sure to catch the spectacular President’s Choice® Canada Day Fireworks, as the grand finale to an unforgettable holiday celebration!